I've been lurking here for a while, and I figured that I'd at least introduce myself.

I'm interested in learning more about gardening and permaculture (when my work schedule permits). I'm not a stranger to preparedness, but I'm still learning. I'd consider myself early in the process, though.

My background is in electronic design. I'm somewhat active in ham radio, though not as much as I'd like.

A real greenhorn here, but at the ripe ol' age of 62, I'm ready to learn and act on it. Better late than never?

I'm an avid believer in and defender of our Second Amendment rights; been a CPL-holder going on 3 years now. An avid listener to Jack's podcasts, I'm now planning my new Square Foot Garden and placed my first order for silver rounds just this week. Small beginnings, but step-by-step we'll get there.

Hello to all members. Leo is my name and prepping is my game. I'm retired from the US Army and get up each morning with nothing to do and don't get it all done by night time. My wife and I are living in Yuba City, Northern California. Have been prepping for about a year or so. Planted our first raised beds 3x3 with 4ft legs for elevation and tried SFG with limited success. My Zucchini and Summer Squash dominated most of the beds. I like to shoot straight and often. Like to fish as often as possible. We have food stored enough for 60 days and working on more at every time we shop. I listen to Jack's podcast every day and I'm looking forward to looking into all the threads. Nice to meet you guys and gals.

Hello, My name is Calvin and I am from NE Ga. new to the website but I have been semi-prepping for about a year. Figured it was about time to get serious about prepping are to stick my head back in the sand one are the other.

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SparkyT

Howdy all! I'm a Mainer that has been infected by the prepping bug! Discovered the podcast back in July, and started at episode 1. As of yesterday, I'm completely caught up (minus a handful of shows that were pertinent to 'current' events last year). I don't have broadband at home, so I listen at work, but now that I'll only have one show a day , I can spare a few moments during my day to swing in a say hi! Glad to be amongst a group of like-minded folks, and looking forward to learning together.

I'm a gun freedom fan in Maryland,,, yea, my bad luck to be in a gun control world as bad as DC or New York.

I started planning living in the woods eating roots and ground hogs with my M-16. I don't like being wet cold or skinning my own food. Meh. I still like the idea of wild food, but would miss sushi and BBQ too much long term.

I read up on self sufficient homesteading. I'm just not a farmer, though I like smoked ham and tractors.

Now that I'm "older", I'm looking to be like "Californian's". Ready with work gloves and training to help dig others out of the rubble, rather than "New Orleanians" fighting as gangs while "authorities" strip citizens of guns then are unable to help the victims they create, and waiting for the Democrats to feed me till the forms are processed to build me a new subsidized house.

The closest I came to a refugee camp was the tent city at the Oshkosh EAA airshow.

AkronHef

I'm Hef, I have been listening to Jack for about 6 months, I absolutely love the show. I listen to it every night at work on my ipod.

Here in Northeastern Ohio my wife and I have a 2yr old little boy and a little girl due December 10th or so. I have been a preparedness minded person most of my life. I grew up camping, backpacking, fishing, shooting, all of the great activities one can enjoy near trees or water. My wife is not really on board but I am working slowly on her. Wether she is really aware of it or not I have built our pantry up past the 30 day mark, keep extra fuel, other heat sources, and documentation/BOBs.

I am very glad that this show is out there and bringing wonderful info to all of us. Thank you to Jack, the Mods, the advertisers, and all involved.Hef

Arioch_Montaskew

Hi everyone. I'm from Central Texas, North Austin really, and have lived here most of my life. I've been an avid fan of survival studies since my boy scout years.

I'm interested in homesteading, rammed earth and strawbale construction, solar power, and rainwater collection. I've been working in both the high tech sector and solar/rainwater systems for the last few years.

I'm currently looking for some recreational "get away" land out in the country a bit, as well as stocking up on long term food storage.

I'm working on a project right now that is a stand alone product that will collect and filter water, generate both ac and dc power, and both water and grow a ton of plants.

Hey ya'll. I'm Katie, I'm 19 years old and I'm from New Zealand. I starting learning about preparedness a few years ago but have just started to get really into it. I'm not sure how I started since it's not a normal thing that a teenage girl gets into but I LOVE it! I'm planning on volunteering for Civil Defence next year and also to join the Reserve Army over here to get practical experience. Anyway! I just started listening to the podcast and I love it. Also love reading all the forum posts. Nice to meet everyone

Hey ya'll. I'm Katie, I'm 19 years old and I'm from New Zealand. I starting learning about preparedness a few years ago but have just started to get really into it. I'm not sure how I started since it's not a normal thing that a teenage girl gets into but I LOVE it! I'm planning on volunteering for Civil Defence next year and also to join the Reserve Army over here to get practical experience. Anyway! I just started listening to the podcast and I love it. Also love reading all the forum posts. Nice to meet everyone

Hey Katie! My best friend is over there in kiwi land, studying genetics at Massey! So I have a biiiiiig soft spot for New Zealand. Welcome to the forum, darlin'!

Hey folks, I love the podcast, and am glad I finally made the jump to the forum. I'm 29 years old with a wife(thats expecting a little boy) and a three year old little boy that makes life worth preparing for. I am a carpenter by trade, and I love my job. My father, and myself, raise about an acre of garden every year. My mother, father,and myself, preserve and can enough food every year to feed a small army. It's always been this way for us, it just came natural for me. I have spent a few years in law enforcement and corrections, and am running for sheriff in the next election. I spent some time in volunteer fire and rescue. I love to hunt and fish, and am one of those guys that believe if you need food, no matter if it's season or not, then take the animal and feed your family. I am here to learn, and if I can be of any help, then I will do anything I can. Please contact me with any questions or comments you might have. Thanks for having me.B.

I just found this forum thru a link to the podcats, this place looks like it has a lot of info. I am 50 years old , and married. My wife and I have been preppers since our home was destroyed by tornado in 1991. We live in the flinthills of Kansas, and enjoy hunting ,fishing and camping. My latest hobby might be of interests to some on here, Aquaponics. I have a system that has been in operation for over 6 months and is doing quite well.